Deputy Head of Academy

Tees Valley Education is an inclusive learning community

that educates 1,243 pupils, from two-year-olds, through to secondary. Discovery Special Academy, part of Tees

Valley Education Trust (TVEd), is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking

Deputy Head of Academy to drive excellence in teaching, curriculum development,

and assessment in our secondary phase.

In this key leadership role, you will play a pivotal part in

raising standards by enhancing the

quality of teaching and learning. Through best practices, coaching, and

mentoring, you will empower staff to deliver high-impact lessons while ensuring

that assessment methods accurately reflect pupil progress.

Curriculum development, including development of our careers

programme and accreditation offer, is central to this role, requiring

innovation and strategic thinking.

Discovery Special Academy’s broad and balanced curriculum supports not

only academic achievement but also the social, emotional, and physical

development of all pupils. As Deputy Head of Academy, you will collaborate with

subject leaders across the academy and Trust to refine and adapt learning

strategies, tailoring them to meet the needs of all pupils.

Furthermore, the Deputy Head will be instrumental in

data-driven decision making at academy and trust level, using assessment data

to identify areas where children may be underperforming and developing

interventions to address these gaps. A focus on continual professional

development (CPD) is also key to this role, providing staff with the necessary

tools and training to meet ambitious performance targets, and equipping them

with the skills to deliver a curriculum that fosters deep learning and sustained

improvement.

At the heart of this position is TVEd’s commitment to

raising aspirations and creating an environment where all pupils strive to be

their best. By promoting evidence-based strategies and ongoing reflection on

teaching practices, the Deputy Head of Academy will not only drive improvements

in educational outcomes but also contribute to the academies and Trust’s

broader vision. With children’s learning and well-being at the centre of all

decision-making, you will play a crucial role in shaping a future where every

pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

Applications are invited from prospective candidates who

demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the

person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an

outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.